Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are not new investment options, but their popularity has grown dramatically in recent years, as a vehicle for private entities to merge with an existing public shell or “Blank Check Company.” This type of merger is often more attractive than a traditional initial public offering due to the perceived ease…
It is no secret to private equity professionals that the current M&A market is one of the craziest in recent memory. Although the onset of COVID-19 led to a downturn in deal activity in the first and second quarters of 2020, the decline was short lived with 2021 on pace to experience a record number…
By Diane Swonk, chief economist, Grant Thornton The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) – the policy setting arm of the Federal Reserve – is scheduled to meet this week. The Fed will continue to welcome the improvement in the economy we have seen since the Fed last met in mid-June. Members will have to acknowledge…
Brian Francese, a Baker Tilly partner and private equity practice leader, joins ACG’s GrowthTV to talk about how private equity firms are using data to evaluate potential investments, monitor portfolio companies and assess readiness for exit. Technology is enabling more sophisticated data collection and analysis and points to new ways that firms are leveraging data…
Preparing portfolio companies for a SPAC merger The rise of special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transactions is pushing attention to the private equity (PE) space, where promising portfolio companies present opportunities for strong sponsor incentives and investor returns. But if PE managers want to make the most of SPAC opportunities, they may need to help their…
Dedicated sustainable investing will more than quadruple in size, totaling $13 trillion in assets under management worldwide, by 2025. Dedicated sustainable investing represents an evolution, as these portfolios actively promote environmental, social, and/or governance characteristics as a primary investment objective, rather than only considering such factors as one of many of investment inputs. The future…
By Brian Nichols & Eric Wunderlich, Baker Tilly Why cybersecurity factors into deal considerations Businesses today operate in a digital world. This means that technology has a significant role in day-to-day operations, interactions with customers and the integrity of financial information. If an organization has not properly maintained its technology, including the security of that…
By Diane Swonk, chief economist, Grant Thornton Personal disposable incomes fell another 2.8% after adjusting for inflation in May as the boost to incomes tied to stimulus checks paid in March continued to play out. Wages and salaries continued to recover with solid gains in employment during the month. The next round of stimulus will…
Preparing portfolio companies for a SPAC merger By Jason Menghi, Will Braeutigam & Derek Malmberg, Deloitte The rise of special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transactions is pushing attention to the private equity (PE) space, where promising portfolio companies present opportunities for strong sponsor incentives and investor returns. But if PE managers want to make the most…
By Hena Lees, Private Equity Law Report Although it has been widely acknowledged that the private funds industry needs to bolster its diversity and inclusivity, efforts have still lagged behind to date. That may be attributable to some legitimate factors, such as a limited pipeline of qualified candidates. There are plenty of other ways, however,…
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